Sweden
Sweden Nordic free movement
Nordic citizens: no residence permit needed
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Key facts
Nordic free movement is a long-stay route for Sweden. You can work locally. Checked 2026-10-10 against the official source.
Why this route may not fit
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- Only for passports from 5 countries
What you'll need
Who can apply2
- Under an agreement between the Nordic countries, citizens of one Nordic country have the right to live in the others.
- Citizens of Denmark, Finland, Norway or Iceland do not need to apply for a permit to move to Sweden.
Steps3
- If you plan to live in Sweden for at least one year, report your move to the Swedish Tax Agency and get listed in the Population Register.
- The Swedish Tax Agency decides whether you meet the conditions for being listed; you then receive a personal identity number.
- If you plan to be employed in Sweden for less than one year, you are not listed and need a coordination number instead.
When you become tax resident
How Sweden decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
A person is liable to tax on worldwide income if domiciled in Sweden (population register), staying regularly in Sweden (six consecutive months or more; short departures do not interrupt) or having significant connections to Sweden after moving away.
- Foreign-source income
Earned income (employment, business, pension), including foreign-source income of residents, after the basic allowance (grundavdrag); municipal tax at the municipality's rate (national average 32.38% for 2026, range 28.93% to 35.65%) on all taxable earned income, and national tax of 20% on the part of taxable earned income above SEK 643,000 (≈ $64,100).
All tax rules for Sweden Tax records checked
Full official text
Citizens of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Iceland may work, study or live in Sweden without a permit. Those staying a year or more are listed in the Swedish Population Register. 1 2 3
Requirements
- Under an agreement between the Nordic countries, citizens of one Nordic country have the right to live in the others. 1
- Citizens of Denmark, Finland, Norway or Iceland do not need to apply for a permit to move to Sweden. 1
- If you plan to live in Sweden for at least one year, report your move to the Swedish Tax Agency and get listed in the Population Register. 1 3
- The Swedish Tax Agency decides whether you meet the conditions for being listed; you then receive a personal identity number. 1
- If you plan to be employed in Sweden for less than one year, you are not listed and need a coordination number instead. 3
Stay
- No time limit; no permit needed; register in the population register if staying one year or more.
Nationality
Citizens of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. Open to: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden.
Work
Nordic citizens may work, study or live in Sweden without applying for a permit.
Family
Family members who are not Nordic citizens apply for a residence card (EU/EEA rules) or a residence permit.
Official sources
- Work, study, or live in Sweden for Nordic citizens · Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) · checked 2026-10-10
- Family of Nordic citizens who want to apply for a residence permit · Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) · checked 2026-10-10
- Moving to Sweden: population registration · Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket) · checked 2026-10-10
Nordic free movement and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nordic free movement | – | – | Yes |
| EU free movement | – | – | Yes |
| EU free movement Portugal | – | – | Yes |
| Free movement by treaty Spain | – | 5 yr | Yes |
| Visa-free stay (12 months) Georgia | – | 1 yr | – |
Questions people ask
How long can I stay on the Nordic free movement?
No time limit; no permit needed; register in the population register if staying one year or more.
Can I work on the Nordic free movement?
Yes. Nordic citizens may work, study or live in Sweden without applying for a permit.
Can I bring my family on the Nordic free movement?
Family members who are not Nordic citizens apply for a residence card (EU/EEA rules) or a residence permit.
Who can apply for the Nordic free movement?
Citizens of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. Open to: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden.
How are Nordic free movement holders taxed in Sweden?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Nordic free movement. The standard rules apply: Residents pay municipal income tax at an average 32.38% (2026, set by each municipality and region) on income after the basic allowance, plus 20% national income tax on taxable earned income above SEK 643,000, (≈ $64,100) so the marginal rate is about 52%; residents are taxed on income from all countries (unlimited tax liability). Non-residents working under six months can pay flat 22.5% SINK.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-10 against 3 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Work, study, or live in Sweden for Nordic citizens · Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) · checked 2026-10-10
- Family of Nordic citizens who want to apply for a residence permit · Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) · checked 2026-10-10
- Moving to Sweden: population registration · Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket) · checked 2026-10-10
Tracked since 2026-10-11. Rule changes and corrections are listed on the changes page, and the methodology page explains how facts are checked. Found something out of date? Email contact@stayglobe.app with a link to the official source.